DOG FOOD

Everyone who comes to PDX wants to make sure their dogs are getting healthy, safe foods. We’d love to give you the perfect solution, but as with so many things these days, the only definitive answer is “it depends”. There’s a whole lot that goes into food analysis, and many wonderful resources on the internet if you want the unabridged version. I like to keep it simple, though, and this little food rating system boils it all down to a nice little formula. Fair warning — you should take this for what it’s worth — free advice from someone you don’t know. In the end, you have to go with what works best for you and your dogs. In addition to the little quiz below, you have to give points to convenience and affordability.

How to grade your dog’s kibble (dry food): Start with a grade of 100, then: